Regulation & Policy: Page 128
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from Clean Energy Collective (used with permission)
Deep DiveDoes 112% growth in 2017 mean community solar has finally solved its complexity problem?
Growth doubled from 2016 to 2017 and is accelerating this year, with successful policies and best practices emerging.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 24, 2018 -
Generators slam ISO-NE cost recovery proposal for Exelon gas plant
The grid operator's plan to support a gas generator for its fuel security attributes would reach beyond its typical authority, generators and environmental groups warned FERC.
By Gavin Bade • May 24, 2018 -
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TrendlineThe Energy Transition to Renewables
New policy and business actions are giving a significant boost to renewable energy in the U.S., but opposition is growing and grid interconnection, permitting, labor and other challenges remain.
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New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs bills creating zero emission credits for nuclear
The plan is to move the state toward 100% clean energy with nuclear power as an essential part of the mix.
By Peter Maloney • May 24, 2018 -
PJM loses a quarter of its nuke capacity in latest power auction
Cleared nuclear capacity fell by more than 7 GW from PJM's last base residual auction, while demand response, renewables, gas and coal all saw their shares expand.
By Gavin Bade • May 23, 2018 -
PSE&G
New Jersey regulators approve PSE&G's $1.9B gas system modernization plan
Urgency played a role in the decision to replace about 900 miles of pipelines, which were prone to leaks.
By Robert Walton • May 23, 2018 -
80% of transit buses expected to go electric by 2040, report forecasts
California regulators expect to vote in September on a proposal to transition all transit systems in the state to 100% zero emissions by 2040.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 23, 2018 -
Utility trade groups press EPA to embrace EVs in fuel standard rewrite
Major utility trade groups EEI, NRECA and APPA joined with automakers to press the agency to include electric vehicles as a compliance option in any revision to fuel economy standards.
By Gavin Bade • May 23, 2018 -
No changes to Xcel nuclear cost recovery after bill dies in Minnesota House
The bill would have altered how Xcel Energy recovers investments in its nuclear fleet, but drew concern from customer advocates, large industrial customers and Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton.
By Robert Walton • May 23, 2018 -
13 projects from the leading edge of the utility transformation
One nonprofit's invite-only policy forums provide utility stakeholders a "safe space" to work out contentious proceedings and advance ambitious projects.
By Gavin Bade • May 23, 2018 -
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Maine eyes lower ratepayer costs from increased electric integration with Canada
Central Maine Power was recently selected by Massachusetts to build a transmission line to deliver hydroelectric power from Quebec through Maine into the New England grid.
By Robert Walton • May 22, 2018 -
US nuke rules soured acquisition interest from European utilities, former regulator says
Former NRC Commissioner Jeffrey Merrifield made the comment while testifying at a House hearing on four nuclear bills, including one that would push DOE to focus on more highly enriched fuels.
By Gavin Bade • May 22, 2018 -
Tesla
Deep DiveGetting paid to charge a battery is an attractive but limited opportunity, analysts say
While Tesla's Australian energy storage facility apparently made a windfall from negative prices, analysts say such prices are too rare to be reliable.
By Peter Maloney • May 22, 2018 -
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San Francisco to fully electrify bus fleet by 2035
Mayor Mark Farrell announced last month a goal to zero out the city’s net emissions by 2050. Transportation reportedly makes up 46%.
By Jason Plautz • May 22, 2018 -
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Deep DiveLast year's weather, wildfires heighten utilities' storm hardening efforts
Utilities are taking measures to address those physical threats, but the number of outages has been slowly creeping up, as has the number of people affected.
By Peter Maloney • May 21, 2018 -
Wind power poised for record year, despite initial tax law concerns
Clarity on tax policy and countdown to expiration of the production tax credit are combining to drive a significant increase in the U.S. wind power project pipeline.
By Peter Maloney • May 21, 2018 -
Orlando Utilities Commission
NextEra to buy Gulf Power, gas assets from Southern for $6.5B
NextEra has long wanted more regulated utility assets but failed to close two high-profile acquisitions in recent years.
By Gavin Bade • May 21, 2018 -
NOAA
Federal government halts linework on Puerto Rico's grid
FEMA has ended the restoration portion of its mission to repair Puerto Rico's grid two weeks ahead of the official start of hurricane season.
By Robert Walton • May 21, 2018 -
Divided FERC restricts climate impacts in pipeline reviews
FERC will now only consider emissions associated with a specific proposed pipeline, rather than a broader approach to factor in a project's impact on production and consumption of natural gas.
By Gavin Bade • May 18, 2018 -
Public power utilities face growing risk from renewables shift, says Moody's
Credit risks for utilities with a higher share of coal power in their generating mix, such as municipal utilities, center on the potential for stranded assets.
By Peter Maloney • May 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
California regulators see signs of a new energy crisis — can they prevent it?
As the state's customer choice movement expands, energy sector stakeholders continue to struggle with what CPUC President Michael Picker calls "scar tissue" from the 2000-2001 energy crisis.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 18, 2018 -
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Utilities join with Tesla to sue EPA over fuel standard rollback
The D.C. Circuit case filed earlier this month is another indication that utilities are beginning to lean into the fight over electric vehicles.
By Gavin Bade • May 18, 2018 -
Illinois can do without Vistra coal plants, greens claim
Shutting eight plants in Southern Illinois and replacing them with other options could save up to $14 billion, says a new report by Vibrant Clean Energy for NRDC and Sierra Club.
By Robert Walton • May 18, 2018 -
FERC chair restarts PURPA review, pledging 'open mind'
Federal energy regulators also approved a new pipeline proposal and reviewed summer reliability conditions at their May open meeting.
By Gavin Bade • May 17, 2018 -
EPA air chief praises House efforts to alter New Source Review
The agency is working on its own rulemaking process to change the power plant permitting program.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • May 17, 2018 -
APS: Controversial RFP does not violate Arizona gas moratorium
Reliability concerns about energy storage prompted Arizona Public Service to limit its role in a pending contract request, executives said.
By Gavin Bade • May 17, 2018
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